Arc Angelus Civitas School Inc.

Driving NCII (Road Markings)

Name: ______________________________ Date Received: __________________

Learning Objective:
 Read the 17 road markings, you must memorize and understand each marking because
these markings can save your life during the operation of your vehicle. It is very dangerous
to let a student drive without understanding the traffic markings. When you received this,
you are given 1-2 day(s) to study and prepare for a pre-exam about the road markings.

1. Solid white shoulder line. This denotes the edge of the roadway. Any asphalt or concrete surface
beyond this line should not be used during the normal operation of your vehicle.

2. Diagonal white lines. An area filled with diagonal white lines and bordered by solid white lines is
not considered part of the roadway, and vehicles are expected to stay off unless there is an
emergency. These areas are often used to ease the flow of traffic where roads diverge or intersect.

3. Broken white center line or lane divider. This denotes the center of a two-lane road, or marks the
division between lanes on multi-lane roads. It is a reminder to stay in your lane. Straddling the line is
illegal and punishable under the law. As the line is “broken,” however, this means it is legal to cross
it when overtaking or changing lanes. Bear in mind that vehicles continuing in a straight line within
their lane automatically have right of way, so wait your turn.

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4. Solid white center line. This is often used to divide traffic on a two-way multi-lane road. As this is
a solid line, you are discouraged from overtaking over it unless the way is absolutely clear.

5. Solid white double center line. You are forbidden from overtaking over this line, but you may
make left turns over it, provided the way is clear. Remember, however, that oncoming traffic still
automatically has right of way.

6. Solid yellow double center line. As we noted a while back, this line indicates that it is unsafe to
overtake at any time. It is often found around blind curves or in areas where fast-moving two-way
traffic meets on an undivided road.

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7. Mixed center line/solid yellow with broken yellow or white line. This indicates that only one side
can overtake--the side with the broken line. This is often found entering curves where the view is
obstructed coming from one direction, but is clear from the opposite side.

8. Solid white lane divider. These are often found near intersections, and are reminders to stay in
lane. As a practice, if you're turning at an intersection, it's best to get into the turning lane 50m
before the intersection, while the lane divider is still broken.

9. Directional arrows. When combined with solid white lane dividers, they indicate which directions
you are allowed to go within a lane. If the arrow points forward only, you cannot make a turn from
that lane. If it points forward and to the side, you can either go straight or turn. If it points only to
the side, you must turn within that lane. Ignoring these arrows might just get you a ticket, or worse,
get you into an accident.

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10. Broken blue lane divider. This indicates the motorbike lane along major thoroughfares. The
broken line indicates that you can move into and out of it, but the lane is preferentially for
motorbikes.

11. Solid yellow lane divider. This marking is easier to spot for a reason: it means drivers should be
extra cautious when these are around. Solid yellow lines indicate where passing is strictly prohibited,
not even if it looks clear. The no crossing rule applies to the lane the yellow line is closest to.

12. Broken yellow lane divider. This indicates passing is permitted on the side of the broken line but
not on side of the yellow solid line.

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13. Mixed double lane divider/solid yellow with broken yellow or white line. This indicates that
traffic on the solid yellow side cannot cross lanes, while traffic on the other side may do so if the way
is clear. This is often used where smaller arteries merge into main roads or where feeder roads
merge onto the highway.

14. Rumble strips. These tightly spaced horizontal white lines not only give your car's suspension a
bit of a workout, they also indicate hazards ahead, such as dangerous curves or merging traffic.

15. Solid white horizontal line. This indicates where you must stop at a stoplight or stop sign.

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16. Zebra crossing. This indicates a pedestrian crossing zone. Stopping over this at a red light is a
traffic violation, so make sure to pay attention to those light timers!

17. The yellow box. This box indicates the part of the intersection that must--by law--be kept open
at all times. Even if you have a green light, if the traffic is stopped on the other side ahead, it's best
to wait until there's enough space for you to clear the yellow box. Even in the absence of a light, the
yellow box must be kept clear.

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